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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

MoCo Snow changes platform, predicts larger audience

MoCo Snow changes platform, predicts larger audience

By Jackson Resnick, Social Media Editor November 21, 2017

Nothing excites a stressed out high school student more than a nice day off from school in the form of a snow day.   MoCo Snow, a popular Twitter page and website, has been a reliable source for...

New Amazon Key unlocks convenience, concerns

New Amazon Key unlocks convenience, concerns

By Brandon Li and Joe Raab November 21, 2017

Attention! Someone is about to enter your house! For most people this may be alarming, but with Amazon’s new delivery initiative, it simply means that your package has arrived. Amazon’s new delivery...

Skimping on Sleep? Let's put those bad sleeping habits to bed

Skimping on Sleep? Let’s put those bad sleeping habits to bed

By Megan Park, Photo Editor November 21, 2017

Sleep: something that all of us just can’t seem to get enough of.   With the constant workload that comes with being a student, getting enough sleep and keeping a healthy schedule has become...

Students cook up new Friendsgiving traditions

Students cook up new Friendsgiving traditions

By Nora Holland, Arts Editor November 21, 2017

Thanksgiving is a traditionally family oriented holiday. But for some CHS students, Friendsgiving is simply a Thanksgiving get together, but with close friends instead of family members. It usually occurs...

Not just "Despacito": Students often groove to Latin music

Not just “Despacito”: Students often groove to Latin music

By Maya Rosenberg and Becky Wolfson November 21, 2017

Does the word “despacito” sound familiar to you?   Over the summer, the smash hit “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee took over the airwaves. Its catchy hook, infectious beat...

CHS social studies department slays school spirit

CHS social studies department slays school spirit

By Sara Heimlich, Editor-In-Chief October 25, 2017

When it comes to the Churchill spirit, there’s no department that does “Bulldog Pride” better than the social studies department. Throughout the years, the social studies department has developed...

Frequent Wifi disconnection affects instruction

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor October 25, 2017

Classrooms, Chromebooks, connection: one of them is the odd one out. In many afternoon classes, the internet connection has been fluctuating and computers’ connections have been disconnecting during...

Homecoming hype boosts CHS spirit

Homecoming hype boosts CHS spirit

By Riley Hurr, Social Media Editor October 25, 2017

Homecoming is such a memorable time filled with friends, dancing and of course pictures. From spirit days to the Homecoming football game, it’s a great way to show some school spirit and create unforgettable...

Senior twins aid healthcare efforts in west Africa

Senior twins aid healthcare efforts in west Africa

By Becky Wolfson, Online Arts Editor October 25, 2017

Living near Washington D.C., it can be easy to take for granted the more basic components of everyday life. In western Africa, there is a huge need for improved healthcare access and no other initiatives. Twin...

Teens prefer hasty hookups over dedicated dating

Teens prefer hasty hookups over dedicated dating

By Nora Holland, Arts Editor October 25, 2017

Whether it’s “friends with benefits” or “no strings attached,” casual hook ups have become increasingly common among high school students. The definition of hooking up varies greatly depending...

What to do with solar eclipse glasses

What to do with solar eclipse glasses

By Megan Park, Photo Editor October 9, 2017

The solar eclipse on Aug. 21 drew attention from all over the country. Since the next solar eclipse is not coming until 2024, many people do not know what to do with their solar eclipse glasses. Solar...

New school year schedule raises concern

New school year schedule raises concern

By Nora Holland and Fatima Yazdi October 4, 2017

After Governor Larry Hogan denied the MCPS Board of Education’s (BOE) request to start school before Labor Day, a new school schedule for the 2017-2018 school year was put into action, which has raised...

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